POSITION SUMMARY
The Telehealth Physician is responsible for the care of patients who use our proprietary online platform.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Telehealth Physician oversees overall patient care and some emergency cases.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
A breakdown of the Telehealth Physician's responsibilities and duties:
Care of Patients (online)
Conversing with patients via Digital Health platform and treating patients through direct shift work; both synchronous and asynchronous in states of licensure
- Obtaining a focused medical history and asking patients situation-specific questions to formulate accurate diagnoses of patients.
- Provide clinical assessment and evaluation for the treatment of patients
- MDM and the formulation of suitable treatment plans to address non-threatening conditions, such as common colds, cases of flu, ear infections, urinary tract infections, allergies, rashes, weight loss, and fitness instructions.
- Electronic prescribing of suitable medications to patients and providing proper dosage and administration instructions.
- Ordering of diagnostic testing and referrals to other health care providers
- Maintaining accurate electronic medical records of patients' contact details, medical history, prescribed medications, allergies, diagnoses, and progress.
- Adhere to all corporate Information Security policies and procedures. Identify any breaches or potential breaches of corporate Information Security standards and communicate those to appropriate individuals. Maintain integrity, availability, and confidentiality of all PHI. Adhere to HIPAA standards for information security, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Oversee the reporting of diagnostic testing results and follow-up treatment, referrals, and recovery.
Administration
1. Attend mandatory staff and provider meetings.
2. Keep current on clinical guidance provided by the Chief Medical Officer and Quality Team.
3. Participate in quality assurance initiatives.
4. Work with administrative leadership on care improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- A Medical Degree with board certification in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Competencies/Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of medicine, with specific training and experience in emergency medicine.
- must have multiple state licenses
In addition, the following experience is desirable:
- Experience in Telemedicine
- Medical practice management experience and a proven track record for effective team management and results-driven leadership.
- Deep knowledge of current medical practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills; the ability to interact effectively in person (remote) and writing.
Licenses:
We are looking for providers who hold licenses in at least 35 states nationwide.
Your Right to Work
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
